Dunbar Primary Center serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunbar Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dunbar Primary Center's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dunbar Primary Center is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
21%
4%
White
59%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dunbar Primary Center?
297 students attend Dunbar Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dunbar Primary Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Primary Center?
Dunbar Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Primary Center offer ?
Dunbar Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar Primary Center part of?
Dunbar Primary Center is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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